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Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Cross-Border Co-operation (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 130. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the plans that are in place with allocating the €50 million under the Peace Plus to skills development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58613/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Covid-19 Pandemic (30 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 567. To ask the Minister for Health when persons (details supplied) in Border areas who received a Covid-19 vaccine in Northern Ireland but cannot prove their residency in Northern Ireland will be eligible to apply for the EU digital Covid certificate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58536/21]

Covid-19: New Measures: Statements (24 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak. Ireland had its first official case of Covid in late February 2020. Almost 20 months later, we are still fighting this pandemic. Case numbers have rocketed in recent weeks. As we get closer to Christmas, many people and businesses are unsure of what is going to happen. Unfortunately, the message from the Government is not clear. To be honest, it is...

Select Committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sport And Media: Estimates for Public Services 2021
Vote 33 - Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Supplementary) (24 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: It has been a tough two years. As a sports person and on behalf of all sporting organisations, I thank the Government for the funding. The €88.5 million last year was a lot to keep operations going. It was very good for health and well-being. This is my first opportunity to wish Mr. John Treacy, chief executive officer of Sport Ireland, the best of luck for the future. He has done...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Technological Universities (23 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 459. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on the suggestion that Dundalk Institute of Technology can achieve university designation as a standalone institute outside the framework of the Technological Universities Act 2018 given that the institute is not partnered with another institute of technology or technological university; and if he will make a statement on the matter....

Air Accident Investigation Unit Final Report into R116 air accident: Statements (17 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak. I offer my condolences to the families and friends of the four crew members who tragically lost their lives in March 2017 while trying to save the lives of others. This tragic accident claimed the lives of Captain Dara Fitzpatrick, Captain Mark Duffy, winch operator, Paul Ormsby, and winchman, Ciarán Smith. I acknowledge the comprehensive report...

Road Traffic and Roads Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak today. I raised the issue of electric scooters on Leaders' Questions recently. This issue is becoming more serious as more electric scooters are used on our footpaths and roads. At present, electric scooters are not regulated in Ireland, with no specific law covering their use. They are considered mechanically propelled vehicles which should mean if they...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: The Department of Education has a budget of more than €2 billion to fund the costs of more than 14,000 special education teachers and 19,000 special needs assistants, SNAs, which supports a broad continuum of education for children. Scoil Naomh Cholmcille. Tullydonnell, Togher, Drogheda, County Louth, has applied for supports for three incoming children with a diagnosis of autism...

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

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Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (10 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Could the Taoiseach please ask the Minister, Deputy Foley, if the Department could examine the situation as Scoil Naomh Cholmcille needs further resources?

National Surplus (Reserve Fund for Exceptional Contingencies) Act 2019: Motion (9 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak on this motion, which I support. The Government should not transfer €500 million into the national surplus reserve fund in 2021. We are in a period of great crisis. Society, including the business community, has suffered great financial hardship because of Covid-19. Unfortunately, I fear we will feel the effects of this pandemic for a long time to...

Finance Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I welcome the opportunity to speak. Generally speaking, the budget was welcomed by most people and businesses. In my speech on budget day I acknowledged the Government's efforts to improve the circumstances of the public and the business community during the pandemic. I wish to raise a number of items. There was no doubt but that when people read about the proposals in the budget they...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Once again, I want to raise the issue of insurance, particularly the soaring cost of business insurance. It has been reported that insurance renewals have increased by 15% in the past year. In the hospitality sector, insurance has increased by an average of 10%. This is despite the fact this sector has been practically closed for the past 12 to 18 months. This is not on. The Alliance for...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (3 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: On 12 December, Air Bound, a trampoline park in Dundalk, will close. The reason the park will close is that it cannot get insurance. It is not the owners' fault. Nobody wants to give them insurance. They wants to pay for their insurance. They have been there for a number of years. What will I tell the parents contacting me who have autistic children and children with disabilities?...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Strategies (2 Nov 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 798. To ask the Minister for Health the reason for the inconsistencies taken by his Department and the HSE in recognising the humanity of the unborn child in different contexts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52043/21]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Statements (21 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: Breast cancer awareness month is an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the impact of cancer, not only on our immediate lives but also on the wider general public. While researching in preparation for this debate, I was disappointed by our response to breast cancer during the Covid pandemic. The bottom line is we are now one year behind in the screening process. I shudder to think how...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: I thank the Minister of State for his reply. As I said, communication seems to be the biggest problem. I accept that if a one-stop shop was introduced, it would help everybody. Many of the applicants have been in the country for a long time and have children of their own. They are looking for clarity. The last thing they want is to hear a knock on the door and to be told to go to a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Departmental Reports (21 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: First, I wish to thank the Minister for her commitment to the future plans of Drogheda. In fairness, Drogheda needs a bit of help and I am glad the Government and the Minister made a commitment. A few months ago the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, and Chief Superintendent Christy Mangan attended St. Nicholas Gaelic Football Cub's open day to show the amount of work the GAA does in the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizenship Applications (21 Oct 2021)

Peter Fitzpatrick: 88. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of citizenship applications outstanding for longer than 12 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [51504/21]